Experimental study of electron acceleration by plasma beat-waves with Nd lasers

  • F. Amiranoff
  • , F. Moulin
  • , J. Fusellier
  • , J. M. Joly
  • , M. Juillard
  • , M. Bercher
  • , D. Bernard
  • , A. Debraine
  • , J. M. Dieulot
  • , F. Jacquet
  • , P. Matricon
  • , Ph Mine
  • , B. Montes
  • , R. Morano
  • , P. Poilleux

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Abstract

We have observed the acceleration of electrons by a beat-wave generated in a deuterium plasma by two Nd-YAG and Nd-YLF laser wavelengths. Electrons injected at an energy of 3.3 MeV are observed to be accelerated up to 4.7 MeV after the plasma. The energy gain is compatible with a peak electric field of the order of 1.2 GV/m. The experiment has been performed with different injection energies, from 2.5 to 3.3 MeV, with different plasma dimensions, and with different laser intensities.

Original languageEnglish
Pages634-636
Number of pages3
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 1995
EventProceedings of the 1995 16th IEEE Particle Accelerator Conference. Part 1 (of 5) - Dallas, TX, USA
Duration: 1 May 19955 May 1995

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 1995 16th IEEE Particle Accelerator Conference. Part 1 (of 5)
CityDallas, TX, USA
Period1/05/955/05/95

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